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Liverpool's Suarez lands 10 game ban

25 April 2013 - 04:23

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has received an eight game ban for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic. The Uruguayan is no stranger to controversy, famously picking up an 8 game ban for alleged racism of Patrice Evra.

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An FA Statement read: "A three-person independent regulatory commission today upheld the FA's claim that a suspension of three matches was clearly insufficient and the player will serve a further seven first-team matches in addition to the standard three. The suspension begins with immediate effect.<br />

"The Liverpool forward had accepted a charge of violent conduct but had denied the FA's claim that the standard three-match sanction was insufficient for the offence.<br />

"The incident was not seen by the match officials and has therefore been retrospectively reviewed.<br />

"Suarez has until midday on Friday 26 April to appeal [against] the additional suspension, above the standard three matches."

Written by Kemal Patel